Lindsay Greiten, O.D., Optometrist

Dr. Lindsay Greiten grew up in Germantown, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse where she double majored, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Biology with a Biomedical concentration. Upon graduation, Dr. Greiten spent time working as an optical lab manager, optician, and optical retail sales manager to gain a better understanding of the multifaceted optical industry.

She then completed her Doctorate of Optometry degree at the University of Missouri – St. Louis College of Optometry where she graduated on the Dean’s List. Here she was a leader in several organizations including Volunteer Optometric Society for Humanity, Beta Sigma Kappa, and served as a Student Ambassador. While in school, she had the opportunity to volunteer on a medical mission trip to Honduras to provide eye care and eye wear to those in need. Throughout her academic career, she has had extensive training from some of the pioneers in her field and has gained expertise in all aspects of primary care optometry including pediatrics, low vision, and surgical co-management. During her four years of optometry school she worked at a progressive optometry practice which allowed her to sharpen her clinical skills. Her professional interests include contact lenses and ocular disease. Dr. Greiten is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Arizona Optometric Association, and the Southern Arizona Optometric Society.

Dr. Greiten prides herself on ensuring patient satisfaction with a friendly atmosphere, and strives to leave patients feeling well taken care of with a better understanding of their ocular health. In her free time, Dr. Greiten enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, sand volleyball, and spending time with her husband, Jacob and two young puppies

We’ve struggled with this communication, and apologize for it being a few days behind schedule. We wanted to be able to shout out boldly and loudly “Everything is back to normal! Come in and see us anytime! Please fill up our lobbies with your smiling faces!”. But. Alas. Our message of triumphant return needs to be shared a little bit softer, at a little bit slower pace, and with a few modifications that we too, do not love- but know are necessary. So here it goes:

In addition to urgent visits, we are back to providing routine eye care! It is amazing to help our patients see a little clearer, find contacts that feel a bit better, and choose new glasses that boost their style. We are, however, continuing to recommend that if you are in a high-risk group that you wait a little bit longer to see us for non-urgent visits. We will be here when this crisis calms. We want you to be here as well.

We continue to sanitize between each patient, disinfect all common areas hourly, and we’ve installed barrier shields on our front desks and on all equipment. Our staff is wearing masks, to help protect you, and we kindly ask that you do so for us as well. We have hand sanitizer and sinks with pleasant-smelling soap galore. All patients, and staff, are screened with a COVID-19 checklist, and temperature check upon entering. We are following all government recommendations for operating a business during a pandemic. Most importantly, we are vigilant about maintaining the health of our staff, and doctors, who deserve the safest working conditions possible during this unprecedented time. We ask for your patience, and understanding, as this has been challenging for our small business to navigate!

You will also find that we have longer available hours. We are starting our appointments, both in the clinic and the Optical, earlier in the day, and ending them later in the evening. This allows us to space out visits so that we can accomplish all of the above and provide social distancing as well. Broadway, Tanque Verde, and Douglas locations are offering Saturday hours. We are beyond excited to announce our beloved location in the Student Union of the University of Arizona reopens with a limited schedule tomorrow. The time has finally arrived to see your shining eyes again- and now we have extra individual time for each of you!

It’s difficult for us to express our gratitude for those of you that have reached out with words of encouragement, and we are beyond grateful for all that is returning to help us regrow this business that we love. 8 weeks of pause has been a challenge that could not be planned for, but can only be risen from. Please visit your favorite local boutiques, restaurants, and gyms when the time is right. Continue to reach out to friends and family as if there was nothing else to do because now we know they are what mattered when life got quiet. And most importantly, give yourself the gift of grace for days when this all feels a bit overwhelming, and know that we have confidence in you to persevere right along with us.

With renewed joy in providing the very best in eye care,
Drs. Schmitt, Nichols, Greiten, Hilde, Romero, and Roberts
Plus our amazingly intact through it all, always helpful, a joy to be around – APEC crew!